undiminished
|un-di-min-ished|
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/ˌʌndɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
not reduced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undiminished' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'diminished' from Latin 'diminut-', meaning 'made smaller'.
Historical Evolution
'diminished' transformed from the Latin word 'diminut-', and eventually became the modern English word 'diminish', with 'un-' added to form 'undiminished'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not made smaller', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not reduced or lessened; remaining at full strength or intensity.
Her enthusiasm for the project remained undiminished.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 22:10